Tankless Water Heaters Advantages and Disadvantages

 

Tankless water heaters, for the supply of hot water in private homes, are extremely popular in the UK as well as in many European countries.  In these regions the combi-boiler is the system that is most commonly used. These boilers are relatively small, wall mounted units, which utilize an on demand, gas-fired system, to heat

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Small Bathrooms – Get the Most Out Of Limited Space

 

Today’s bathrooms are generally much bigger than in the homes of yesteryear, but older homes may still have to make do with more cramped conditions. With a little creativity, though, even small bathrooms can be transformed into much more comfortable areas. Here are a few tips to get you thinking! Use all the available spaces

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Shower Stalls Provide Comfort and Convenience For The Family

 

When buying a new home, one of the most important things to look for is the number of bathrooms on offer. Are there shower stalls? As the family grows, it is very important to make sure that sufficient facilities are available for everyone. Realtors have a different way of advertizing it, but many American bathrooms

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Bathrooms – Imagine Living Without Them!

 

We tend to take the amazing facilities we have in our homes today very much for granted. While we spend time designing and organizing our living rooms and want a well fitted out kitchen, we tend to relegate the bathrooms to a somewhat secondary status. The only time we realize how vitally important this area

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How To Secure Your Home Against Burst or Frozen Pipes

 

Why do frozen pipes burst? With the arrival of the cold winter weather, water in your pipes could freeze. Because water expands when it freezes, it exerts great pressure on the walls of your pipes, which could result in the pipes bursting – with disastrous results!   Can I take preventative action to avoid frozen

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Blocked Toilets and Drains

 

We all dread those times when the toilet gets blocked and trying to flush it just succeeds in filling the bowl to overflowing! There was a time though, when blocked toilets and drains were unheard of. How come? Because not so long ago, flushing toilets didn’t yet exist in private homes anywhere in the world!

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Highly skilled plumber for all your DIY home projects

 

Why not do it all yourself? Why use a highly skilled plumber for your home DIY project? Most people would love to save dollars on those minor home repairs that crop up from time to time by doing it themselves. After all, you can hop into the car and pick up whatever you need from

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Water Heaters and Your Home Energy Costs

 

The importance of upgrading your water heaters Statistics show that water heaters use up to around 20% of your home energy bill. If your water heater hasn’t been replaced for several years, it is definitely a good time now to consider replacing it with one of the latest energy efficient systems. Generally speaking, water heaters

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Old houses and plumbing problems

 

Old houses have a certain charm and appeal to them, and it’s no wonder many people opt to live in them. However, they also come with a fair share of responsibility, not the least of which is taking care of the condition of the building —including its old network of pipes. Plumbing problems do go

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The Bathroom Before Indoor Plumbing

 

Early sanitation systems In earlier times, sanitation was very different story to the indoor plumbing of today’s modern cities. There are still places in parts of the world where you can see remnants of this. You may have noticed when walking down some ancient cobbled street, that the road sloped down slightly from both sides

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